Romania: Wooden Churches of Maramures

These eight churches are outstanding examples of a range of architectural solutions from different periods and areas. They show the variety of designs and craftsmanship adopted in these narrow, high, timber constructions with their characteristic tall, slim clock towers at the western end of the building, either single- or double-roofed and covered by shingles. As such, they are a particular vernacular expression of the cultural landscape of this mountainous area of northern Romania. Source:whc.unesco.org

Inscribed: 1999

Eight Churches are Inscribed

Bârsana

Budești

Desești

Ieud 

Plopiș 

Poienile 

Izei 

Rogoz 

Șurdești.

The churches shown are: Basran (L), Desesti (T), Plopis (B), Leud (R).

Thanks to Ms Anca.